College Profile

Organizational Structure

A seven-member Board of Trustees governs the Gavilan College District.
Voters within the district elect the Trustees for a four-year term.
Board meetings are held monthly and are open to the public.

The administrative structure of the college operates under the direction and oversight
of the college president, who oversees vice president positions that carry responsibility
for administrative, instructional and student services. Deans and Directors provide
direct oversight for the tasks related to the provision of administrative, instructional and student services.

Campus and Facilities

Every aspect of the 150-acre Gavilan College campus has been planned to emphasize the
student-centered philosophy adopted by the Board of Trustees and the college staff.

The main campus is located south of Gilroy against the hills that form the western
boundary of the Santa Clara Valley.

Buildings have been designed and constructed to serve the needs and interests of college
students and are equipped with the most recently developed aids to enhance teaching and learning.

Many live oaks native to the area have been preserved, and a series of ponds and waterfalls
have been developed to emphasize a pleasant, tranquil setting.

Off-Campus Sites

Gavilan College also has sites in Hollister at the Briggs Building and in Morgan Hill
as a wing of the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center. These two sites are an
integral part of the District's effort to enhance student access to a college education.

Accreditation

Gavilan College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, which is listed by the United States
Commissioner of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. The college program
is approved for veterans' training. Students who attend Gavilan College can receive full
credit in major colleges and universities throughout the United States for appropriate
courses completed with a grade of "C" or better.